Fr0d0, what you said about me is not true because I do take those verses literally. If you still think otherwise, then you should show me where I said that I don't take those verses literally, or at least tell me the reason for thinking that I don't take them literally. Also, even though most of the time I may not give out solid opinions on such issues, I do provide them sometimes, and I have already done that in many posts such as here, here, here, and here, for example, and many others, and whether you think that my opinions are "solid" or not is subjective.
Sharpguy, my understanding of the verses in the Quran which do reprimand the Jews is that they are specific to certain transgressions that the Jews have made in the past in regards to their own religion, so the verses do not apply to ALL Jews. There are many verses about Jews, but a lot of them are referring to events that already took place even before the time of Islam and therefore those specific verses have a historical context behind them. So, that being said, I will now post a few links below so that you can learn more about the issues that you're talking about. The first two articles are about the relation between Muslims and Jews (as well as Christians).
Can Muslims be friends with Jews and Christians?
Is there anti-Semitism in the Quran?
Also, here is a detailed article that explains the verses about the polytheists of Mecca which you briefly mentioned earlier:
What Does Islam Say About "Forcing People in Religion?"
Sharpguy, my understanding of the verses in the Quran which do reprimand the Jews is that they are specific to certain transgressions that the Jews have made in the past in regards to their own religion, so the verses do not apply to ALL Jews. There are many verses about Jews, but a lot of them are referring to events that already took place even before the time of Islam and therefore those specific verses have a historical context behind them. So, that being said, I will now post a few links below so that you can learn more about the issues that you're talking about. The first two articles are about the relation between Muslims and Jews (as well as Christians).
Can Muslims be friends with Jews and Christians?
Is there anti-Semitism in the Quran?
Also, here is a detailed article that explains the verses about the polytheists of Mecca which you briefly mentioned earlier:
What Does Islam Say About "Forcing People in Religion?"
